Environmental Justice & Data Centers: A proposed $5B, 4-million-square-foot hyperscale data center at Maryland’s former Landover Mall is drawing sharp pushback from Prince George’s County residents, who say the area already faces cumulative health and environmental burdens. PFAS Lawsuit: Australia filed a record $1.4B lawsuit against 3M over “forever chemicals” from PFAS-containing firefighting foam used at defense bases, while 3M says it stopped selling the products decades ago. Chemical Safety Transparency: A new interactive map tracks thousands of U.S. chemical facilities under EPA’s Risk Management Program, showing where accidents have been reported—and where they haven’t—amid renewed public concern after major incidents. Air Quality Alerts: Millions were urged to avoid driving as ozone pollution triggers health warnings across parts of Texas and California, with risks highest for children, seniors, and people with heart or lung conditions. Nuclear Cleanup Milestone: At Savannah River Site, regulators cleared an eighth legacy waste tank for “Preliminary Cease Waste Removal” status, marking continued progress in accelerating cleanup. Wildlife Access: Indiana’s Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge may face closure of public access, with advocates urging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to keep the land open. Climate Extremes: The next five years are expected to smash heat records, with UN-linked reporting pointing to worsening climate impacts.